 
VINEYARD BUFFET ($60.00/person)
Minimum 25 people. No substitutions please.
Caesar Salad
classic Caesar dressing with lemon wedges, dry Jack cheese, black olive tapenade and
sliced garlic croutons
Spanish Orange Salad
red onions, oranges, almonds, butter lettuce and wild-grown mint
Smoked Trout Salad
fresh dill, fried capers and red onions in a horseradish buttermilk mayonnaise
Baked Brie en Croûte
triple cream cheese stuffed with a fig and onion marmalade, then wrapped in a puff
pastry and baked until golden brown
Ratatouille Tarte Tatin
sweet peppers, eggplant, squash and onions in a roasted garlic tomato custard,
baked in a pastry crust
Organic Fingerling Potatoes
roasted in virgin olive oil and fresh herbs
Rosemary Roasted Chicken Provençal
"Petaluma Ranch" organic, free-range chicken marinated in virgin olive oil and
fresh rosemary, smothered in garlic, tomatoes, herbs, lemon zest, oven roasted,
finished with a hint of classic French beurre blanc
Stuffed Aged Beef
grilled medallions of New York steak stuffed with brandy-braised wild mushrooms
and Point Reyes blue cheese, over chive and créme fraîche whipped potatoes,
topped with sweet buttermilk tempura onion rings
Strawberry Shortcake
freshly baked scones perfumed with zest of tart lemons, filled with brandy-infused strawberries,
topped with whipped cream
Vintners Inn Crisp
seasonal sweet fruit tossed with vine-ripened berries, topped with a streusel
crust of organic oats and brown sugar
SONOMA BARBEQUE BUFFET ($75.00/person)
Minimum 25 people. No substitutions please. Items will be added upon request.
Lemony Potato Salad
olives and cashews in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette
California Slaw
Napa cabbage and baby spinach, Applewood smoked bacon and oven-dried grapes
in a roasted "Gilroy" garlic and apple cider dressing
Stuffed Tomatoes
peppers, cucumber, feta cheese, kalamata olives and a hint of fresh oregano and red wine
Grilled Vegetable Skewers
seasonal vegetables brushed with olive oil, black pepper and herbs
Esther's Swedish Baked Beans
John Ash's version of an American classic
Jalapeño Cornbread
Yogurt and Mint Chicken Breast
tandoori-style chicken perfumed with fresh lime
Carne Asada
tender flank steak rubbed with cilantro, garlic and fresh-squeezed lime,
accompanied by pico de gallo and warm tortillas
Miso Marinated Salmon Steaks
red onion and cucumber relish
Assorted Baked Cookies
Vintners Inn Brownies
Fresh Seasonal Berry Pies
WINEMAKER BUFFET ($80.00/person)
Available exclusively at Vintners Inn Event Center.
Melon and "Laura Chenel" Goat Cheese Salad
spicy greens and walnuts in an agrodolce dressing
Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad
tossed with fresh radish sprouts, arugula and watercress leaves
Thai Beef Salad
thinly sliced beef marinated in a soy and fish sauce, with snow peas, bean sprouts,
glass noodles, pickled cucumbers and Napa cabbage, in a coconut peanut vinaigrette
California Niçoise
platter of spice-coated seared ahi tuna over young beans, jícama, roasted potatoes,
tomatoes, savory greens, and "sunny-side-up" quail eggs, drizzled with a lime citronette
Japanese Soup
dashi, noodles and rock shrimp
Deep Dish Potato and Olive Cake
layers of Yukon Gold potatoes, red onions, kalamata olives and fresh herbs baked
into a crispy golden brown cake
Medley of Local Seasonal Vegetables
wild mushrooms and rosemary parmesan polenta triangles
Miso Marinated Salmon
wrapped in rice paper with basil-mint pesto on sticky rice, garnished with rice
wine marinated cucumbers
Grilled Pork Loin
cranberry ketchup on a warm red cabbage salad and "frizzled" onions
Roasted Tenderloin of Niman Ranch Beef
dried fig and red wine reduction over creamy mashed potatoes
Chocolate Mousse Cake
chocolate chiffon cake topped with toffee pieces, dark chocolate mousse,
covered with a chocolate glaze
Assortment of Classic French Petit Fours
BUILD YOUR OWN BUFFET
SALADS
Please Select Two
French Green Bean Salad
pickled onions and toasted walnuts in a shallot tarragon vinaigrette
Organic Field Greens Salad
"Laura Chenel" goat cheese, candied almonds, in an apple cider thyme vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken Salad
orzo pasta, corn, toasted pine nuts and fresh basil
Limestone and Endive Salad
oven-dried tomatoes, apples and Point Reyes blue cheese
California Caesar Salad
Orecchiette Pasta Salad
feta cheese, kalamata olives and basil
PLATTERS
Please Select One
Market Fresh Garden Crudités
baked olives, miso vinaigrette and roasted garlic dipping sauce
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes
dusted with lemon pepper, fresh herbs, with basil oil
Baked Brie en Croûte
triple cream cheese stuffed with a fig and onion marmalade, wrapped in puff pastry
and baked until golden brown
SIDE DISHES
Please Select Two
Organic Yukon Potatoes
rosemary roasted potatoes with red onions and herbs
Whipped Potatoes
sweet roasted garlic and herbs
White and Wild Rice
pilaf with carrots and peas
**Seasonal Beans
salsa verde
Medley of Local Seasonal Vegetables
fennel tomato broth
Rigatoni Pasta
roasted cauliflower and parsley pesto
Fusilli Pasta
feta cheese, olives, golden raisins and capers
Cinnamon Cous Cous
sweet spiced vegetables
ENTRÉES
*Carving Fee $125.00 per carved item
Grilled Striped Bass
chipotle-tangerine vinaigrette with a black bean salsa
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
ragout of cabbage, apples and onions
Braised Pork Chops
dried fruit, fresh ginger, cinnamon and toasted almonds
Wild Salmon Filet
fennel crusted with a roasted pepper and grapefruit vinaigrette
Sonoma Adobo Pork Roast
garnished with sliced radishes, cabbage, cilantro, tomatoes and tortilla chips
Grilled Leg of Lamb*
currant-bell pepper chutney
Slow Roasted Prime Rib of Beef*
Mustard-Bourbon Glazed Caggiano Ham*
Asian Poached Chicken
tender pieces of chicken simmered in soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and orange juice,
infused with licorice flavored star anise, arranged over soba noodles
DESSERT
Please Select Two
Seasonal Fruit and Berry Crisp
English Berry and Brandy Trifle
Chocolate Apple Bread Pudding
Classic Cheesecake
**Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Choice of One Entrée - $40.00 per person
Choice of Two Entrées - $55.00 per person
Choice of Three Entrées - $70.00 per person
Prices do not include 20% service charge and 7.75% sales tax.
Menus are seasonal and subject to change
**Items that are not available for off site catering
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